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Why can't i take contraceptive pills if i have raynaud's disease?

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Dr. Alfred Kim answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Estrogen effects: This is a highly disputed point currently, but there is a school of thought that Estrogens can worsen raynaud's. A definitive link remains elusive though.

Answered 9/28/2016

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